For heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced
by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty in the
Republic of Vietnam on 19 March 1969. Captain Randall
distinguished himself while serving as an aerial observer
in Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 321st
Artillery, in the A Shau Valley, Republic of Vietnam. He observed
10 persons walking in a westerly direction crossing a stream
bed, and after confirming that there were no friendly troops
in the area, proceeded to call in and adjust artillery fire
against the enemy position. During one low level pass, he
was wounded by hostile ground fire, but he continued to adjust
accurate artillery fire, resulting in the destruction of an
ammunition storage point and the death of six enemy soldiers.
Another low level pass was made and he marked the target with
smoke, making positive surveillance of the complete neutralization
of the enemy position. Captain Randall’s personal bravery
and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions
of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself,
his unit and the United States Army.